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Cheap Trick Book, ‘This Band Has No Past,’ Coming

Drawing on more than eighty original interviews, the title tells the story of the Midwestern bar band and their dogged pursuit of a career in rock ’n’ roll

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Ozzy Osbourne ‘Doing Well’ Following ‘Major’ Surgery

His wife, Sharon, had said the outcome could potentially “determine the rest of his life.” Health issues forced him to repeatedly postpone his “No More Tours 2” tour

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The Zombies 2022 Tour Continues

The British Invasion band have a busy year ahead with a new album, and tours of the U.K., Europe and Canada, in addition to the American dates

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‘Bowie at 75’ Book Celebrates an Extraordinary Life

The book examines his “extraordinary life and alter egos through the lens of 75 significant career achievements and life events”

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Stevie Wonder’s Higher Ground on ’72 Stones Tour

In music, careers can turn on a dime. In 1972, Wonder’s career turned when he was asked to join the Stones’ fifth American tour

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Rolling Stones Release ‘Licked Live in NYC’ Collection

The Stones continue to mine their live archives with this collection from a concert at Madison Square Garden in 2003 as they were celebrating their 40th anniversary

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Rolling Stones Perform Beatles Cover at 1st Liverpool Show in 50 Years

The band continues to celebrate their 60th anniversary. A new collection includes reproductions of the first 18 7” vinyl singles and extended play records

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Boz Scaggs Continues 2022 Tour

In 2019, the beloved singer, songwriter and guitarist had postponed his Out of the Blues tour due to undisclosed health reasons

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Bon Jovi Founding Bassist, Alec John Such, Dies

He was one of six members of the band selected for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. “We are heartbroken”

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Happy Together Tour Resumes in 2022

The 12th edition of the tour, named after the Turtles song, features recording artists who have earned dozens of Top 10 hits

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